Krishnamurti

[caleb_11]

I would like to know what people think of Krishnamurti and "the teachings" that he discussed over the course of his life. Personally, I think that he was the wisest person of the 20th century. If you haven't heard of him, don't be fooled by the name, he has no association to Krisha and religion. He also was "destined" by leading theosophists, Beasant and CL to be "The World Teacher" but later rejected this title. The best book for beginning is "Freedom from the known".

Please note that I put this in General rather than recommended readings as I want to know what people think of him and his works.

[chris]

I've heard of him but never looked into his teachings.

I'll look into him a bit more.

[freedomnonfighter]

Personally, I think that he was the wisest person of the 20th century.

Summed it up right there in my opinion :)

[chris]

Summed it up right there in my opinion :)

You've got to be pretty wise not to sell out...Very very rare.

[Anders Lindman]

Krishnamurti (talking to one of the persons in the audience): You come and listen to me for 50 years. Why in the name of heaven haven't you changed!

Man in audience replies: 52 years.

:D

[kasalt]

If you are interested in learning about Jiddu Krishnamurti, you should read this online bio. Here's a brief excerpt:

Krishnamurti was declared by Leadbeater to be the current “vehicle” for Lord Maitreya, and schooled accordingly within the Theosophical ranks. An American boy had earlier been advanced for the same position by Leadbeater, but the latter appears to have “changed his mind” in that regard. Later, Leadbeater was to propose yet another East Indian youth for the title of World Teacher. That boy, Rajagopal, went on to manage Krishnamurti’s financial affairs, while his wife handled Jiddu’s other affairs, as we shall see...

In 1932, Krishnamurti and Rajagopal’s wife began an affair which would last for more than twenty-five years. The woman, Rosalind, became pregnant on several occasions, suffering miscarriages and at least two covert/illegal abortions. The oddity of that relationship is not lessened by Jiddu’s earlier regard for the same woman. For, both he and his brother believed that Rosalind was the reincarnation of their long-lost mother...in spite of the fact that the latter had only died two years after Rosalind was born.

In the late 1930s, Krishnamurti retired to Ojai, California, becoming close friends with Aldous Huxley. Being thus affectionate, however, did not stop Jiddu from insultingly regarding Huxley, behind his back, as having a mind “like a wastebasket” (Sloss, 2000). Huxley in turn, after hearing Krishnamurti speak in Switzerland in 1961, wrote of that lecture: “It was like listening to a discourse of the Buddha” (in Peat, 1997). Further, when Aldous’ house and library were lost in a fire, Krishnamurti’s Commentaries on Living were the first of the books he replaced.

“Wastebasket,” indeed.

http://www.strippingthegurus.com/stgsamplechapters/krishnamurti.asp

[chris]

If you are interested in learning about Jiddu Krishnamurti, you should read this online bio. Here's a brief excerpt:

Do you think he's a better philosopher than Ricky Martin?

[caleb_11]

Ah, it's good to see that some people have read into his works. I think that one of the reasons why he isn't too well know is that he didn't advocate much and stricly said that he should not have any sort of following becasue that is not what love is at all. Moreover, he was quite against religion and dogma and, well, that's not good for buisness in the case of religious zealots.

[h1s_l0rdsh1p]

1:
I think there are waaaaaaaay too many "teachings" in our world. Make up your own god damn mind about how the world is, and leave others to figure theirs out on there own.

2:
Chris... What the hell is up with your sig? :confused:

She Bangs, She Bangs? :confused:

Seriously, wtf?

[caleb_11]

1:
I think there are waaaaaaaay too many "teachings" in our world. Make up your own god damn mind about how the world is, and leave others to figure theirs out on there own.

2:
Chris... What the hell is up with your sig? :confused:

She Bangs, She Bangs? :confused:

Seriously, wtf?

His "teachings" were not so much teachings, rather unindoctrination. He said constantly to reject all spiritual authority and not to set himself up as some enlightened authority. I have made my mind up about the world. Still, it is always good to constantly read, if I had have made my mind up about the world when I was a Christian wanting to fight in Bush's war of terror and not read into anything, well, I think we all know the answer to that one.

[kblood]

1:
I think there are waaaaaaaay too many "teachings" in our world. Make up your own god damn mind about how the world is, and leave others to figure theirs out on there own.

2:
Chris... What the hell is up with your sig? :confused:

She Bangs, She Bangs? :confused:

Seriously, wtf?

1: I do try to make up my own damn mind about everything. I am quite hardheaded and do not change my perspectives and views on the world, without making sure there is a good reason for it. So I try not to do it every month ;) I seek wisdom everywhere I might find it. I have found many wise teachings that is worth reading, and it might help you get a happier perspective of the world and the way of life.

2: Hehe :) I always smile at that one. First Chris quotes Ghandi, and then Ricky Martin. I believe it is to show that Ricky Martin spreads his charm, charisma and happiness in his music. Messages of living life and loving it at the same time ;) In that way, Ricky Martin really is a wise person, with good teachings, but since it is all music and singing that he also earns a pretty pile of cash on... we simply think, wow, he is so gay. And I guess he is, happy I mean ;)

Anyone who can link to some of the teachings of this Krishnamurti person? He sounds like one of those men who seems to keep his spirit young forever.

[caleb_11]

Try this link: If you like this, then you should read more: http://tchl.freeweb.hu/on_love/1980-00-00_on_love.html

There are many sites that support the publication of his works. Just google Krishnamurti and or wikipedia him.

[spiraltrance]

I would like to know what people think of Krishnamurti and "the teachings" that he discussed over the course of his life. Personally, I think that he was the wisest person of the 20th century.

I'm not really into putting people on high horses but in the case of Krishnamurti it is justified. Definitely a reincarnated master and possibly one of the wisest people not just of the 20th century but since the last ascended masters like jesus and the buddha. I've never read any of his books but I have a 20hr divx collection of him talking with a US professor on the problems of the world and humanity. And also a 4hour divx of him with master physicist David Bohm discussing the same issues. Mind blowing stuff!

One thing with Krishnamurti though he never spoke of the illuminati or other such groups or agendas. Probably because one of his main ideals was that the world is just a reflection of the self. His emphasis seems to be more on 'putting your own house in order'. Also he saw the futility of creating seperation or a 'us against them' scenario.

I've also had two dreams before where we spoke briefly and he gave me some advice on chainging my ways. I can't claim 100% it really was him but the dreams were extremely vivid and lucid.